Participants in the two-day meeting include U.N. officials, diplomats, academics, and present and former members of the Palestinian and Israeli parliaments • China is hoping to expand its influence in the Middle East.

The Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

China is seeking greater diplomatic influence in the Middle East

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his state visit to China last month

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China is hosting a Middle East peace forum backing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as part of its quest for greater diplomatic influence in a region of growing importance to its economy.

Participants in the two-day meeting that began on Tuesday include U.N. officials, diplomats, academics, and present and former members of the Palestinian and Israeli parliaments.